All MCA Insight articles in April 2025 – Page 8
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InterviewsRoxy Leisure targets four more openings this year as Holborn site confirmed
The experiential leisure brand expects to open four to five new UK sites in 2025, marketing director Joel Mitchell reveals to MCA
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NewsUniversal’s Bedford project highlights hospitality’s investment potential
The multibillion-pound investment in a new theme park underlines the need for a strategy that recognises hospitality’s potential to drive growth
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Analysis & InsightStaffing, simplicity and sustainability to shape the next decade of bars
Hospitality businesses need to rethink their staffing models, drinks strategies and digital engagement, according to new research
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NewsRate cuts could offer UK businesses relief from tariffs
Interest rate cuts could ease some pressure as UK businesses navigate new tariff challenges, according to AJ Bell
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Analysis & InsightLunch grows its share of delivery occasions
The daypart has grown its share of delivery occasions by 1.9ppts, to 19.2%, in the 52 weeks to 16 March 2025, a new Lumina Intelligence report has found.
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NewsBII calls for urgent tax reform to safeguard pubs
The British Institute of Innkeeping has called for meaningful government support to safeguard pubs and deliver economic growth
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InterviewsSixes sharpens gamification and partner-led growth strategy
The experiential cricket concept is sharpening its brand positioning with an increased focus on gamification, partnerships, and enhancing customer experience
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NewsRestaurants urged to rethink mackerel sourcing
The fish could be removed from UK menus after the Marine Conservation Society warned that most of Britain’s catch is now deemed unsustainable
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NewsWhich Wich kickstarts UK rollout
The fast-casual sandwich brand is set to open its second UK site on Fleet Street, marking the start of a renewed national expansion strategy
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NewsPopeyes to expand to travel hubs with SSP
The strategic partnership will see a pipeline of Popeyes restaurants open across UK travel hubs, starting at Birmingham Airport in summer 2025
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NewsSimmons younger customers hit by cost of living pressures
The bars group has reported resilient trading across its mostly London estate, with headwinds now showing “signs of softening” as trading picks up
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NewsDeliveroo: London restaurants can’t take more tax hikes
Chief business officer Carlo Mocci said the hospitality sector is being “taken for granted” by policymakers
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee breaks weekly sales records
The robusta specialist fast-growing coffee shop group has reported estate net sales were £1.8m, up +9.3% on the previous week
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NewsJeremy King introduces ‘night owls’ discount to pull in late diners
The renowned restaurtaur said London had progressively become a city that eats early, and that late night dining is now a “sadly too rare occurrence”
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Analysis & InsightFrequency shoots up as consumers make most of warmer weather
Visit frequency in the eating out market increased 8.3% in the four weeks to 16 March as consumers made the most of mild spring conditions, according to Lumina Intelligence
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Analysis & InsightFootfall down with restaurants recording the biggest drop
Restaurant footfall fell by nearly 8% across January and February 2025 compared with last year, while footfall at pubs fell by 6%, according to new data from Meaningful Vision.
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NewsMcDonald’s UK & Ireland appoints new vice president of development
Mike Spencer joined the fast food giant last month, and is responsible for the leadership of the development function, including construction, estate management and acquisitions.
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NewsCaravan achieves revenue 10% growth
The all-day dining brand reported sales of £24.4m in 2024, driven by growth in covers and spend across the group, and the opening of Covent Garden
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NewsChick‘n’Sours to expand with Sessions
The cult fried chicken and cocktail brand will be available via Sessions’ deliery-only kitchens in Finchley, Fulham and Kilburn from April, ahead of a national rollout
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NewsFulham Shore receives funding boost from backer
Toridoll Holdings has provided a £20.75m subordinated loan facility to the Franco Manca operator